Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. precursor

extreme greed for wealth or possessions

person who opposes official policy or authority

master musician or conductor.

forerunner or ancestor

2. turbulent

cruelty, inhumane treatment

characterized by disorder or disturbance

avoid or neglect responsibilities

having wicked or evil intentions

3. fermentation

involve in conflict or argument

endure or withstand hardship

chemical breakdown producing gases

four performers or a set of four

4. deliverance

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.

subsequent event or series

rescue or relief from danger

relating to worldly affairs or time

5. anarchy

connection or communication link

state of disorder and lawlessness

act of freeing from slavery or restraint

to gather gradually

6. permeate

spread throughout

sacred or safe place

place side by side for comparison

approach and address someone boldly

7. skullduggery

underhanded or dishonest behavior

advocacy for fundamental change

outward appearance or face

a small amount.

8. iconoclast

difference or divergence

self-confidence or composure

advocate or proponent

person who opposes tradition

9. whitewash

speech by one speaker.

pure; spotless; perfectly clean

covering up wrongdoing or mistakes

seemingly correct but false

10. preclude

convert assets to cash; eliminate.

court or judgment body

recommendation or endorsement

prevent from happening

11. victor

unbelievable, beyond understanding

one who wins or overcomes

act of capturing or taking possession

go beyond or rise above

12. fallibility

obstacle or barrier

ability to make mistakes

a small amount.

deep-rooted, embedded, habitual

13. unanimity

mental calmness and composure under stress

complete agreement or accord

source of great suffering or trouble

give up voluntarily; reject or disown

14. effusion

pouring out of a fluid, or an unrestrained expression

personal property or possessions

persistent, determined, and tenacious

morally right conduct

15. virtuosity

practice of magic or sorcery

severe test or trial

exceptional skill or talent

diligent and persistent in effort

16. naivety

depraved or wicked behavior

insufficient supply; scarcity

characterized by sitting or inactivity

lack of experience or sophistication

17. oaf

right to vote

series of three related works

brief attack or incursion

clumsy or unintelligent person

18. proximity

speech by a single speaker alone

nearness in distance or time

astute or sharp judgment

charitable or humane

19. solace

comfort in grief or distress

near unconscious state

celebration of an anniversary or event

strong feeling toward career or occupation

20. imperative

urgent; necessary; commanding

spread of disease or influence

evidence supporting claim

walk slowly and with effort

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. precursor

2. turbulent

3. fermentation

4. deliverance

5. anarchy

6. permeate

7. skullduggery

8. iconoclast

9. whitewash

10. preclude

11. victor

12. fallibility

13. unanimity

14. effusion

15. virtuosity

16. naivety

17. oaf

18. proximity

19. solace

20. imperative

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. precursor

2. turbulent

3. fermentation

4. deliverance

5. anarchy

6. permeate

7. skullduggery

8. iconoclast

9. whitewash

10. preclude

11. victor

12. fallibility

13. unanimity

14. effusion

15. virtuosity

16. naivety

17. oaf

18. proximity

19. solace

20. imperative

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